Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), on Sunday, July 5, directed the initiation of dismissal proceedings against a police officer accused of taking part in the robbery and killing of a fellow policeman in Zamboanga del Sur. Nartatez issued the...
Authorities arrested 10 individuals and seized approximately P12 million worth of petroleum products, equipment, and transport assets during an operation against an alleged illegal fuel transfer scheme known as “paihi” in Navotas City on Monday, June 22. According to the Philippine National...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday, May 29, expressed support for the newly formed civilian-led “EJK Truth Commission” that seeks to document alleged extra-judicial killings and abuses tied to the previous administration’s war on drugs. The police leadership said the initiative...
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said the current predicament of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is very ironic, as he used to be the top cop who enforced the law, and now he appears to be running away from it as he seems to be evading arrest over the warrant issued against him by...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Friday, May 22, that initial findings from investigators point to a case of “trigger-happy” behavior by a member of the Senate Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) during the shooting incident inside the Senate. Lacson said this in a radio interview...
The proposal to extend the retirement age of personnel of the Philippine National Police from 56 to 57 years old is clearly a recognition of experience, institutional memory, and the continuing value of seasoned public servants whose knowledge cannot be replaced overnight. As the measure gains...
The Philippine National Police - Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) on Monday, May 11, served the subpoena against Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa in relation to the drug war probe. According to CIDG chief investigator Police Captain Larry Ray, personnel from Dela Rosa’s...
SPEAKING OUT It was a striking image yesterday: thousands of young men and women filing into exam halls across the country, clutching pens and prayer beads, ready to take the Philippine National Police (PNP) entrance and promotional exams. For them, this was more than a test—it was a chance to...
Senator Raffy Tulfo asked the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday, Feb. 12, to study filing murder charges against Aleson Shipping Lines, which owns the sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 that killed 51 passengers. "Pag-aralan niyo po kung baka pwedeng murder (Please study whether murder...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III has urged the leadership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) that members of the Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG) who escort or provide security to VIPs be given regular lectures and workshops on respect and proper decorum. During the...
Over 225,500 Philippine National Police (PNP) officials and personnel will receive a 2023 performance-based bonus (PBB) totaling ₱3.39 billion, as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved its release. According to the DBM bonus release, which will come from the Miscellaneous...
Authorities arrested 94 persons illegally facilitating online and offline raffle draws without the required permits and legal documentation in Tarlac province, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) said on Wednesday. In a press conference in Camp Crame, Quezon City, PNP-ACG...
